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About Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex

Opened in 1997, the Crown Casino is currently the largest casino in the southern hemisphere. It's part of the wider Crown Entertainment Complex that has several nightclubs, two five-star hotels, and a luxury shopping arcade. The complex dominates the Melbourne skyline on the south side of the Yarra River, and is the most recognisable feature of the Southbank area.

Two icons command the heart of the complex; the five-star Crown Metropol is Australia's largest hotel while the adjacent Crown Towers spreads over 38 floors. Stepped fountains and light shows mark the entrance to the casino and interconnecting air-conditioned corridors link the various sections of the complex.

The casino can be accessed via a pedestrian walkway along the Southbank. This is a 10-minute journey from Flinders Street Railway Station on the opposite side of the river. Regular trams stop at Casino/MCEC/Clarendon St beside the entertainment complex and there is both valet and multi-storey parking available.

Since its opening, the casino complex has only closed for 24 hours a year, from 4am until midday on Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Anzac Day. A huge range of celebrities are reputed to have stayed at the hotels, including high profile tennis players who use the hotels' rooftop practice courts.

Popular Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex Hotels

This trendy hotel is situated in Southbank, and features an infinity pool, a private cinema and an express check-in and check-out feature. It is close to Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, dining options and shops.

Located in the heart of Melbourne, Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is situated near Southern Cross Railway Station, and provides easy access to nearby bars and eateries. It is situated a short stroll from Melbourne Aquarium.

Situated in the heart of the city, Mercure Welcome Melbourne offers easy access to Melbourne's popular retail areas and tourist attractions. The various amenities this contemporary hotel features include laundry facilities, valet parking and wireless internet access in public areas.

This modern hotel in Melbourne provides complimentary wireless internet, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and meeting rooms. It is only a short stroll from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Situated in Melbourne CBD, this elegant hotel has been artfully restored to combine original charm with modern amenities. It is within walking distance of the local area's popular attractions and received the AHA Victoria State Awards for Excellence - 2010 Superior Accommodation of the Year.

This Melbourne CBD hotel is located in an area popular with tourists and is not far from Federation Square, Bourke Street Mall and Collins Street. It offers guests a convenient base with Flinders Street Station only a 10-minute walk away.

Situated in the heart of the city, Novotel Melbourne on Collins provides easy access to Melbourne's main retail and sightseeing areas. It also offers a heated pool, a ballroom and an express check-in and check-out feature.